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    Failed Balance Chain Tensioner

    No, mounts are fine.
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    Failed Balance Chain Tensioner

    The vibration is so bad it's hard to tell what other noises there are. I've just cleaned out the throttle body, although it didn't need it and changed the plugs. Makes no difference. The entire car vibrates and does it with the clutch in and out, stationary or driving. Any ideas??
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    Failed Balance Chain Tensioner

    My astra 2.2 has a horrible engine vibration and after reading this is it possible that the FAI chains fitted has a bad tensioner for the balancer chain? Thanks
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    Balancer shaft delete = 10 bhp

    I know this is an old post but it just irritated me enough to respond. The fancy inlet as you describe it was fitted before the balancer shafts to provide different length inlet tracts to improve the mid range torque. Which it did. No power increase was achieved. This new inlet had nothing to...
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    Hey guys need help regarding chain

    Click on this link http://www.speedsterclub.nl/bibliotheek/technische%20documentatie/tis/Standard%20Information/Engine%20and%20Engine%20Aggregates/ Read up on the sections you need to, buy the kit of here and do it yourself.
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    O3 plate Astra coupe 2.2 exhaust

    Ok, for now forget cost as such. Where would you get these parts? Or where would someone recommend to go to get a custom exhaust made? Thanks
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    O3 plate Astra coupe 2.2 exhaust

    My astra coupe is getting to the point of needing a new exhaust. Can anyone recommend any after market exhausts or a place around north wales/Cheshire are who fit custom exhausts? Thanks
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    Rear brake pads 03 astra coupe 2.2

    Oh and I found the kit a little cheaper if anyone is interested.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360643337387?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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    Rear brake pads 03 astra coupe 2.2

    Thanks. I figured it out from the shape of the retainers. Thanks for the help
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    Rear brake pads 03 astra coupe 2.2

    I went to order my brake pads today, rear, and there seems to be two different types. Is there any way of knowing without taking the pads out? Thanks
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    Rear brake pads 03 astra coupe 2.2

    Thanks
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    Rear brake pads 03 astra coupe 2.2

    Ah ok. So which way do you rotate them to wind them back in? Are they handed or do they both turn clockwise/counter clockwise? Thanks
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    Rear brake pads 03 astra coupe 2.2

    I will take a look. Thanks
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    Rear brake pads 03 astra coupe 2.2

    Sorry for the delay, I've just moved house. Does anyone actually have the procedure? Thanks
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    Rear brake pads 03 astra coupe 2.2

    I need to replace the rear pads on my astra coupe. I take it the rear callipers will require the pistons winding back in? If so can anyone recommend a tool/kit to purchase as I do not have anything suitable? Thanks
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